CVE-2024-23305: Critical severity The Biosig Project libbiosig vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the BrainVisionMarker Parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 2.5.0 and Master Branch (ab0ee111). A specially crafted .vmrk file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

3 affected components
The Biosig Project libbiosig
Libbiosig Project Libbiosig=2.5.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23305?

CVE-2024-23305 has a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23305?

To fix CVE-2024-23305, upgrade to a version of libbiosig that addresses this vulnerability, such as versions beyond 2.5.0.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-23305?

CVE-2024-23305 affects libbiosig version 2.5.0 and systems running Fedora 40.

4

Can CVE-2024-23305 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-23305 can be exploited remotely if a target user opens a malicious .vmrk file sent by an attacker.

5

What should I do if I am using libbiosig 2.5.0?

If you are using libbiosig 2.5.0, you should immediately patch or upgrade to a secure version to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2024-23305.

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